Hundreds of offences recorded on A9 during days of action

Officers were looking out for speeding and careless driving, among other offences

Over 240 vehicles were stopped by officers
Author: Kieran BrandPublished 26th Jul 2024
Last updated 26th Jul 2024

Police recorded over 280 road traffic offences during a four-day period of action on the A9.

Two divisions targeted speeding, careless driving, drink and drug driving, as well as mobile phone and seatbelt offences.

291 crimes were detected, and 265 vehicles were stopped between July 15 and July 25 on the Perth to Inverness route.

It was followed by a collision simulation event at House of Bruar on Thursday.

This event included engagement and education through various leaflets and handouts alongside three collision simulations showing members of the public how the emergency services make safe and extract casualties from a vehicle.

PC Mathew Ross of the Road Policing Unit in Perth said: ‘‘The public has told us that road safety and tackling traffic offences is a priority for them and, as such it is a priority for us.

“The intention of these action days was to promote road safety in Tayside and the Highland areas and influence driver behaviour with a view to reducing speeds, improving the manner of driving and ultimately, making these roads safer for the public.

"I would like to reassure motorists that we will continue to respond to their concerns regarding road traffic matters."

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